However, the former Blancos stopper admits he thought he was set for a spell in the first team following a hand injury to Casillas and has blasted Mourinho for looking elsewhere to replace the 31-year-old.

He told la Sexta: "When Iker got injured, I was deprived of the right to play for Real Madrid. The press disrespected me.

"I trained normally, without knowing anything about Diego Lopez. I learned of his signing through the media.

"I would have loved for [Jose] Mourinho to have explained that signing. When Iker was injured, I could have come in as I had already proven myself.

"I had many ups and downs and there were hard times because they told me and I was prepared psychologically."

Adan made 17 appearances for Real Madrid throughout his time in the senior team.